BIZ BUZZ: Floridian Bank relocates


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Shellie Keever has been named Coldwell Banker Premier Properties' top sales agent for October. (Courtesy photo.)
Shellie Keever has been named Coldwell Banker Premier Properties' top sales agent for October. (Courtesy photo.)
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Floridian Bank has relocated to 5 Boulder Rock Drive and appointed a new business development officer.

“The new office is bigger and more visible than the previous location,” Market President John Graham said. “We believe this new location near the intersection of Palm Coast Parkway and I-95 will enable us to better serve the Palm Coast community.”

The bank made the move Oct. 1.

Erick Palacios, new business development officer and assistant vice president, will lead the Palm Coast team.

Palacios joined Floridian Bank in April, and has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has a degree in finance and economics from the University of Florida and an MBA from Jacksonville University.

“We’re thrilled to have Erick on our team," Graham said. "Not only does he bring a wealth of banking and business knowledge to our organization, but his spirit is contagious and he’s passionate about what he does. At our bank, our people make the difference, and Erick is an excellent example of that.”

For more information on Floridian Bank, visit www.floridianbank.com or call 986-4024.

Palm Coast Data hosts communitywide food drive for area food pantry

Palm Coast Data is holding a food drive to benefit the Grace Community Food Pantry in Bunnell.

Nonperishable food items and toiletries can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays until Dec. 13, in the lobbies of either of Palm Coast Data’s two offices, at 2 Commerce Blvd. and 6 Commerce Blvd. The items should not be expired.

“Palm Coast Data has hosted an employee food drive for many years to benefit Grace Community, and we felt this year would be a great time to make it a broader, community-centered effort,” Palm Coast Data President and CEO Michael Duloc said in a press release. “With more donations coming in from more individuals and organizations, we can achieve an even greater result that helps our friends and neighbors in Flagler County and the surrounding areas.”

Grace Community Food Pantry was founded 15 years ago by the Rev. Charles Silano and serves about 10,000 to 15,000 Flagler County residents each month.

“We appreciate Palm Coast Data and anyone else from the community who participates in this effort,” Silano said in the press release. “The need is great, but so is this community. We can and will come together to stock our shelves for those who need our help.”

For more information, call 447-6300. To learn more about Palm Coast Data, visit www.palmcoastdata.com.

Local real estate professional achieves production award

Palm Coast EXIT Realty First Choice real estate agent Ana DeAlmeida is one of eight EXIT agents from the greater Daytona Beach area recently recognized with an EXIT Realty Corp. International production award.

“EXIT Realty has very high standards for award recipients," EXIT Realty Corp. International CEO Tami Bonnell said in a press release. "Regardless of the economy, we are increasing the number of our award winners and moving up to the next level every year. We are truly proud of our EXIT associates."

DeAlmeida received the Bronze Award for achieving more than 25 closed transactions between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013.

For more information about Exit Realty First Choice, visit www.exitrealtyfirstchoice.com or call 246-3161.

Haven Hospice liaison to discuss advance directives at Palm Coast Lunch n’ Lecture 

Haven Hospice professional liaison Laura M. Zublionis will speak about advance directives — written instructions about a person’s medical care preferences, like living wills and do not resuscitate orders — during a free Lunch 'n’ Lecture program Wednesday offered by the Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department.

As liaison, Zublionis educates community members about Haven and the benefits of hospice care. Before her current role, she was first volunteer coordinator at Haven’s new office in Bunnell, growing the hospice’s roster of active volunteers from just three in 2012 to more than 25, according to a press release from the city of Palm Coast.

Zublionis is also a former volunteer center director for the United Way of Volusia-Flagler and worked for more than three years at Beach 92.7FM as the public service administrator and on-air talent.

Zublionis’ lecture will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Registration is required. To register, call Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 986-2323.

Coldwell Banker Premier Properties names top listing and top sales agents for October

Palm Coast Coldwell Banker Premier Properties agent Jonita McCree has been recognized as the real estate firm’s top listing agent for October 2013, and residential real estate specialist Shellie Keever has been named top sales associate for October 2013.

Palm Coast Coldwell Banker Premier Properties Broker/Manager Tom Heiser said is a press release that both women had earned a reputation for offering their clients “the highest level of support.”

Coldwell Banker Premier Properties is located at 33 Olds Kings Road, Suite 1, in Palm Coast. For more information, call 445-5880.

New Coldwell Banker associate completes coursework

Coldwell Banker Premier Properties sales associate Gene D’Avanzo has completed an intensive online course called eFastStart, a Coldwell Banker University program that teaches new sales associates about working in today’s fast-paced business environment.

“I want to bring fresh ideas, a high level of professionalism, and a competitive zeal to my new job,” D’Avanzo said in a press release from Coldwell Banker. “This Coldwell Banker University course gave me a great head start and I’m now more confident than ever that I will succeed in real estate.”

Coldwell Banker University is a national education center for Coldwell Banker Real Estate franchisees.

“Gene completed this extensive course which provided him with tools that will allow him to have a successful career in real estate,” Coldwell Banker Premier Properties Broker/Manager Tom Heiser said. “It is critical for new sales associates to quickly gain the skills necessary to compete and by virtue of taking this course, Gene D’Avanzo has shown a desire to succeed.”

D’Avanzo, a native of Yonkers, N.Y., served in the U.S. military for 21 years and has more than 25 years of management and sales experience. He has an MBA from National University in San Diego. 

 

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